Minimum Wages in Punjab 2026: Latest Rates and Wage Categories

The skill categories have been defined as follows:

• Unskilled Workers: Workers who mainly perform physical work and simple tasks that do not require much judgement or previous experience. Basic knowledge of the work environment and physical labour are the main requirements.

• Semi-Skilled Workers: Workers who perform routine and repetitive tasks with limited scope for making their own decisions. Their work is carried out within fixed limits and usually follows the instructions or decisions of another person. They may also perform simple work using machines.

• Skilled Workers: Workers who perform responsible duties and can make decisions based on their own judgement. They have good knowledge of their occupation and work, along with the required education and experience.

• Highly Skilled Workers: Workers who have advanced knowledge and expertise in their occupation. They can handle complex responsibilities, supervise other workers, including skilled workers, and have the required special knowledge, qualifications and experience to achieve the expected results.

• Staff Category A: Employees who handle higher-level work with more responsibility, decision-making and supervision. These jobs usually require good qualifications, experience and knowledge.

• Staff Category B: Employees who perform work that requires a fair level of skill, knowledge and responsibility. They may handle administrative, technical or supervisory duties.

• Staff Category C: Employees who perform regular office, administrative, operational or support work. Their duties usually follow set procedures and require basic skills and knowledge.

• Staff Category D: Employees who mainly perform basic support and routine work. These jobs may involve physical work or simple tasks and usually require limited skill or experience.